out with the old.. in with the new, Part 2 and 3

So, does it ever seem like everything goes at once. At one time we had the dishwasher and the washing machine busted - same week. These past few weeks we've had a few 'upgrades' that were far less tragic. Still, it gets me thinking. We aren't "keep up with the Jones" type of people at all. In fact we are quite the opposite from that. We use things until they are end of life and absolutely/must/need no way around it a replacement.

Here's how it went....

Part 1: replaced trampoline couch - you could no longer sit on it because the springs were busted through and the foam was collapsed.

Part 2: replaced minivan - complete with a VanPan send-off. My van was 8 (almost 9) years old and had over 100,000 miles on it. It had a lot of issues at this point and was no longer safe for an every day mama-mobile of carting around the kids. My father decided to help us out by getting me a new van. Love him.

Part 3: replaced way too small TV with a 50" Plasma. New Wii movies coming soon. The old TV, if you've watched the Wii movie was quite small - under 30" and quite old. The upgrade/replacement wasn't a necessity but it sure is nice. My husband continues to amuse me on Twitter by his comments.

The big tv still seems ominous, mounted up high and looking down at us like an idol. Should I offer it a sacrifice? 7:56 PM Oct 17th from twibble
Still getting used to the new TV. It's like the viewscreen on Star Trek. 6:55 PM Oct 16th from twibble

I'm pretty sure that's it for 'upgrades' around here right now.